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Ive Ask A Few Times About My Rash But Thought
Question: ive ask a few times about my rash but thought id ask again. i did have scabies like a month ago and did the treatment and than the night itch stopped and i kept grtting rashes on me and i sent photos through on my last question and the docotr said it was a result of hives and hypersensitivty of the skin. last night i itched a lot on my back and bum area though and my head itches a lot too lately these are some of the photos i took, the face pick is of yesterday i just took my jumper up and it flared up like the photo shows and it went real hot to touch
Brief Answer:
re treatment may be needed
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
IT is possible that it is a hypersensitivity reaction to the dead scabies mite as you stated but it is also possible that it may be related to re infection or incomplete treatment
There are some persons that do not respond sufficiently to one treatment and require re treatment. If the rash does not resolve within 4 weeks, then it is likely that re treatment is needed
Your dermatologist or general doctor can prescribe medication for you.
Sheets, towels, clothes etc also require re treatment as well- this means washing in hot water (at least 60 C), machine dry then repeat a week later.
If the item needs dry cleaning, this can be done then sealed in a plastic bag for 1 week.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
re treatment may be needed
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
IT is possible that it is a hypersensitivity reaction to the dead scabies mite as you stated but it is also possible that it may be related to re infection or incomplete treatment
There are some persons that do not respond sufficiently to one treatment and require re treatment. If the rash does not resolve within 4 weeks, then it is likely that re treatment is needed
Your dermatologist or general doctor can prescribe medication for you.
Sheets, towels, clothes etc also require re treatment as well- this means washing in hot water (at least 60 C), machine dry then repeat a week later.
If the item needs dry cleaning, this can be done then sealed in a plastic bag for 1 week.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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